SB1396Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to bail.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, permits a professional bondsman to issue and retain the required receipt for money or other consideration received in a digital format. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · March 17, 2026
3
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
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